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Study Guide: Cyrenoidea: Classification and Taxonomy

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Cyrenoidea: Classification and Taxonomy Study Guide

Taxonomic Classification and Hierarchy

Cyrenoidea belongs to the biological class Gastropoda.

Answer: False

Explanation: Cyrenoidea belongs to the biological class Bivalvia, not Gastropoda. Bivalves are characterized by their two-part hinged shell.

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The recognized families within Cyrenoidea include Cyrenidae, Cyrenoididae, and Glauconomidae.

Answer: True

Explanation: The established taxonomic structure of the Cyrenoidea superfamily includes the families Cyrenidae, Cyrenoididae, and Glauconomidae.

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The scientific classification places Cyrenoidea under the Order Venerida, Phylum Mollusca, Class Bivalvia.

Answer: True

Explanation: The established taxonomic hierarchy places Cyrenoidea within the Order Venerida, Phylum Mollusca, and Class Bivalvia.

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The taxonomic rank 'superfamily' is below the rank of 'family'.

Answer: False

Explanation: In biological taxonomy, the rank of 'superfamily' is hierarchically above 'family' and below 'order'.

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Classification as 'Phylum Mollusca' means Cyrenoidea are invertebrates.

Answer: True

Explanation: Organisms classified under Phylum Mollusca are invertebrates, lacking a backbone, and often possess a shell.

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The order Venerida is a higher taxonomic rank than the superfamily Cyrenoidea.

Answer: False

Explanation: In biological classification, the order Venerida is a higher taxonomic rank than the superfamily Cyrenoidea, meaning it encompasses Cyrenoidea and other related superfamilies.

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What is the primary classification of the organism group Cyrenoidea?

Answer: A superfamily of freshwater bivalves

Explanation: The primary classification of Cyrenoidea is a superfamily of freshwater bivalves, belonging to the order Venerida.

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Which biological order does the superfamily Cyrenoidea belong to?

Answer: Venerida

Explanation: The superfamily Cyrenoidea is classified under the biological order Venerida, which comprises a significant group of bivalve mollusks.

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Which of the following is NOT a recognized family within the Cyrenoidea superfamily?

Answer: Corbiculidae

Explanation: The officially recognized families within the Cyrenoidea superfamily are Cyrenidae, Cyrenoididae, and Glauconomidae. Corbiculidae is not listed as one of these.

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What is the full scientific classification provided for Cyrenoidea, from Phylum to Superfamily?

Answer: Phylum Mollusca, Class Bivalvia, Order Venerida, Superfamily Cyrenoidea

Explanation: The complete scientific classification provided places Cyrenoidea within Phylum Mollusca, Class Bivalvia, and Order Venerida.

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What does the classification 'Class Bivalvia' tell us about Cyrenoidea?

Answer: They are mollusks with two hinged shells.

Explanation: Classification as 'Class Bivalvia' indicates that Cyrenoidea are mollusks characterized by having two hinged shells.

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The classification 'Phylum Mollusca' indicates that Cyrenoidea are:

Answer: Invertebrate animals, often possessing a shell

Explanation: Classification within Phylum Mollusca signifies that Cyrenoidea are invertebrate animals, a diverse group that frequently exhibits a shell.

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Historical Classification and Key Figures

J. E. Gray is credited with the initial classification of the Cyrenoidea superfamily in 1840.

Answer: True

Explanation: The scientific literature indicates that J. E. Gray formally classified the superfamily Cyrenoidea in the year 1840.

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The family Glauconomidae was described by H. Adams & A. Adams in 1853.

Answer: False

Explanation: The family Glauconomidae was described by J. E. Gray in 1853, not by H. Adams & A. Adams.

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The synonym Corbiculoidea was described by H. Adams & A. Adams in 1857.

Answer: False

Explanation: The synonym Corbiculoidea was described by J. E. Gray in 1847, not by H. Adams & A. Adams in 1857.

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The date 1857 is significant because J. E. Gray described the family Cyrenidae in that year.

Answer: False

Explanation: J. E. Gray described the family Cyrenidae in 1840. The year 1857 is significant for H. Adams & A. Adams describing the family Cyrenoididae and the synonym Cyrenoidoidea.

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Who is credited with the initial classification of the Cyrenoidea superfamily?

Answer: J. E. Gray

Explanation: The initial classification of the superfamily Cyrenoidea is attributed to J. E. Gray.

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In what year was the superfamily Cyrenoidea initially classified by J. E. Gray?

Answer: 1840

Explanation: J. E. Gray initially classified the superfamily Cyrenoidea in the year 1840.

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The family Cyrenoididae was described by which researchers?

Answer: H. Adams & A. Adams

Explanation: The family Cyrenoididae was described by the researchers H. Adams & A. Adams.

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In what year did H. Adams & A. Adams describe the family Cyrenoididae?

Answer: 1857

Explanation: H. Adams & A. Adams described the family Cyrenoididae in the year 1857.

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Who described the synonym Corbiculoidea?

Answer: J. E. Gray

Explanation: The synonym Corbiculoidea was described by J. E. Gray.

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Species Diversity and Habitat

The Cyrenoidea superfamily is exclusively composed of marine bivalves.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Cyrenoidea superfamily encompasses bivalves found in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments, not exclusively marine ones.

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There are fewer than 50 known living species within the Cyrenoidea superfamily.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Cyrenoidea superfamily comprises approximately 60 or more known living species, exceeding the threshold of fewer than 50.

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Approximately how many living species are estimated to be part of the Cyrenoidea superfamily?

Answer: Around 60 or more

Explanation: Estimates indicate that the Cyrenoidea superfamily comprises approximately 60 or more distinct living species.

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Which of the following is NOT a habitat type mentioned for Cyrenoidea species?

Answer: Subterranean caves

Explanation: Species within the Cyrenoidea superfamily inhabit marine, brackish, and freshwater environments. Subterranean caves are not mentioned as a habitat.

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Scientific Literature, Research, and Methodology

The research paper referenced was published in 2023 and focuses on the revision of the Cyrenoidea superfamily.

Answer: True

Explanation: A referenced research paper published in 2023 specifically addresses the revision of the Cyrenoidea superfamily, employing methods such as species delimitation and phylogenomics.

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The DOI 10.1071/is23015 is associated with a study on Cyrenoidea.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) 10.1071/is23015 corresponds to the 2023 research paper concerning the revision of the Cyrenoidea superfamily.

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The journal 'Invertebrate Systematics' has an ISSN of 1445-5226.

Answer: True

Explanation: The journal 'Invertebrate Systematics,' which published the referenced 2023 study on Cyrenoidea, is identified by the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1445-5226.

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Species delimitation involves analyzing the complete mitochondrial genome of organisms.

Answer: False

Explanation: Species delimitation is the process of identifying and defining distinct species, which may involve analyzing genetic data such as mitochondrial genomes, but is not solely limited to analyzing the complete mitochondrial genome.

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Multi-locus phylogeny uses DNA sequences from multiple genes to study evolutionary relationships.

Answer: True

Explanation: Multi-locus phylogeny is a methodology that employs DNA sequences from multiple genes (loci) to reconstruct and analyze the evolutionary history and relationships among organisms.

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The presence of multiple taxon identifiers suggests Cyrenoidea is a well-documented taxonomic group.

Answer: True

Explanation: The inclusion of numerous taxon identifiers (e.g., from WoRMS, CoL, NCBI) indicates that Cyrenoidea is a recognized taxonomic entity with extensive cataloging across major biological databases.

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What is the purpose of the 'Taxon identifiers' section?

Answer: To provide links to external databases for more information

Explanation: The 'Taxon identifiers' section serves to provide unique identifiers that link to external databases, facilitating access to more comprehensive information about the Cyrenoidea taxon.

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Which taxon identifier corresponds to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) entry?

Answer: 489089

Explanation: The taxon identifier corresponding to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) entry for Cyrenoidea is 489089.

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Which journal published the 2023 research paper referenced regarding Cyrenoidea revision?

Answer: Invertebrate Systematics

Explanation: The 2023 research paper concerning the revision of the Cyrenoidea superfamily was published in the journal 'Invertebrate Systematics'.

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What is the DOI for the 2023 research paper on Cyrenoidea?

Answer: 10.1071/is23015

Explanation: The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for the 2023 research paper on Cyrenoidea is 10.1071/is23015.

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What does 'multi-locus phylogeny' involve?

Answer: Analyzing DNA from multiple genes to understand evolutionary history

Explanation: Multi-locus phylogeny is a method used to study evolutionary relationships by analyzing DNA sequences derived from multiple genes or genetic markers.

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Biological Terminology and Article Features

The infobox for Cyrenoidea displays an image of a marine snail.

Answer: False

Explanation: The infobox for Cyrenoidea displays an image of a bivalve (Polymesoda notabilis), not a marine snail.

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The 'stub' notice indicates the article is a comprehensive overview of the Cyrenoidea.

Answer: False

Explanation: A 'stub' notice signifies that an article is brief and incomplete, inviting expansion, rather than indicating a comprehensive overview.

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The short description provided for Cyrenoidea is 'Superfamily of marine snails'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The concise 'short description' provided for Cyrenoidea is 'Superfamily of freshwater bivalves', not 'Superfamily of marine snails'.

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The term 'bivalve' implies organisms with a single, unhinged shell.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term 'bivalve' signifies that these organisms are mollusks possessing a shell composed of two hinged parts, not a single, unhinged shell.

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The term 'brackish' refers to pure saltwater environments.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term 'brackish' describes environments characterized by a mixture of fresh and saltwater, typically found where rivers meet the sea.

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Taxonomy is the study of the geographical distribution of organisms.

Answer: False

Explanation: Taxonomy is the scientific discipline concerned with the classification, naming, and identification of organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships, not primarily their geographical distribution (which is biogeography).

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The infobox mentions 'biota' referring to the collective animal and plant life of the Cyrenoidea.

Answer: True

Explanation: The term 'biota' in the infobox refers to the collective animal and plant life associated with the Cyrenoidea superfamily.

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What type of organism is shown in the infobox image for Cyrenoidea?

Answer: A type of clam

Explanation: The infobox image for Cyrenoidea displays a bivalve, specifically identified as a type of clam (Polymesoda notabilis).

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The term 'bivalve' indicates that organisms in the Cyrenoidea superfamily possess:

Answer: A shell composed of two hinged parts

Explanation: The term 'bivalve' signifies that these organisms are mollusks possessing a shell composed of two hinged parts.

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What does the term 'brackish' describe regarding aquatic environments?

Answer: A mix of fresh and saltwater

Explanation: The term 'brackish' describes aquatic environments characterized by a mixture of fresh and saltwater.

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